6525--Award & Fair Opportunity Notice 36A79726N0192 652B59012, UPGRADE, GE HEALTHCARE, VISN 6, RICHMOND, 652, PET_CT (VA-25-00089049) $1,022,123.15
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the NAC HIGH TECH ORDERS (36A797), has awarded a delivery order to GE PRECISION HEALTHCARE LLC for a PET/CT system upgrade at the Central Virginia VA Medical Center. The award, valued at $1,008,011.00, was made under ID/IQ Contract No. VA797H-17-D-0024.
Scope of Work
This award covers the upgrade of the existing GE Discovery MI PET/CT system from a 3-ring to a 5-ring configuration. Key deliverables include:
- Additional PET detector rings and modules.
- Protective enclosures, specialized mounting hardware, and enhanced cooling systems.
- High-performance cabling, connectors, and upgraded power supplies.
- Advanced data processing units and expanded storage solutions.
- Updated firmware, advanced imaging software, calibration phantoms, and diagnostic tools.
- Professional installation services and staff training.
Contract Details
- Awardee: GE PRECISION HEALTHCARE LLC (UEI: JJURYE5M19G1)
- Award Amount: $1,008,011.00
- Award Date: January 28, 2026
- Delivery/Task Order Number: 36A79726N0192
- Parent Contract: VA797H-17-D-0024 (VA High Tech Medical Equipment (HTME) ID/IQ)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 6525 (X Ray Equipment And Supplies: Medical, Dental, Veterinary)
- NAICS Code: 334517
- Statutory Authority: FAR 6.302-3 - Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental or research capability; or expert services
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This was a sole-source acquisition justified by an exception to fair opportunity. The rationale states that only GE Precision Healthcare, as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), can provide the necessary upgrade due to proprietary hardware and software, and FDA requirements for 100% OEM specifications.
Additional Notes
The upgrade to a 5-ring system will enhance scan quality and efficiency, leading to faster imaging times, reduced patient radiation exposure, and higher resolution images for improved diagnosis of conditions like cancers, cardiovascular diseases, and neurological disorders. Future requirements for this proprietary equipment will be handled on a case-by-case basis.